"I know you're not awful. You're like, the exact opposite of awful. You're awesome. Doesn't mean I don't have dumb thoughts sometimes."
Probably this should have been more romantic, but they were both clearly coming down from some sort of impending panic attack each, so it was fine to just take a minute. Enjoy the silence or the head petting or whatever. "It's a really cool ring, and I love you." A pause. "Do both dudes get a ring or-- how's it work?"